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Millions of Christians around the world make a pilgrimage to the HOLY LAND to visit BETHLEHEM. During the month of December BETHLEHEM is filled with CHRISTMAS wonder and there's no better place to celebrate midnight mass than at Church of Saint Catherine.Some sights to see in Bethlehem are The Old City, The Mosque of Omar, Rachael's Tomb, The Shepherd's Fields, and Solomon's Pools. The top attraction however is the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square. It's one of the oldest churches in the world. Adjacent to the Church of the Nativity is the Church of Saint Catherine. This is where the Grotto of the Nativity is located. The Grotto of the Nativity marks the traditional spot of the birthplace of Jesus Christ by the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Church of Saint Catherine is the site of the yearly midnight mass broadcast around the world. CHRISTMAS in BETHLEHEM in December is a very uplifting and spiritual experience. With so many accommodations to choose fro...

                                                        There are so many fascinating things about INDIA that it would take several pages to fit it all in. Below is just a short description about one of the oldest countries in the world. INDIA; It's yours to discover. Ayurveda (the earliest school of medicine) comes from India  India is the worlds largest and oldest continuous civilization. The capital of India is New Delhi. The official language of India is Hindi. India is the second most populated country in the world. The Ganges River is India's holiest river. It is known for spiritual purification by the Hindus. India has more post offices than any other country. India got its independence in 1947. The premium lager beer "1947" is a celebration beer. Algebra, Caculus, and Trigonometry origin...

Overwater Bungalows are a popular lodging option in Tahiti. TAHITI, (Queen of the Pacific) is the largest island in French Polynesia, Windward Group. It is a tropical paradise with lots of sunshine, breath-taking scenery, turquoise waters and warmhearted Polynesians.  Couples from all over the world come to TAHITI to seek the perfect honeymoon.  An authentic Tahitian wedding in glorious TAHITI   is a ceremony of a lifetime and a honeymoon in TAHITI is genuine bliss. The ideal honeymoon is a stay in an overwater bungalow. Perched above the turquoise waters of a lagoon an "overwater bungalow" is where you'll find romance and serenity.  Pamper yourself on your honeymoon with some Polynesian spa treatments, a "motu picnic" on a tiny islet in a lagoon, and candlelight dinner at a five star restaurant. Don't leave TAHITI without the perfect gem…..a Tahitian pearl. Packed with activities the island of TAHITI offers beautiful scenery every step of...

With its beautiful scenery, excellent cuisine, perfect weather, turquoise beaches and top notch accommodations it's no wonder couples in "love" are heading to TAHITI for some honeymoon bliss.  TAHITI can be very expensive but if you're seeking a honeymoon vacation with lots of luxury than TAHITI might just be your place for some honeymoon bliss. More on "TAHITI" when I return for my next post.

"The finest island of its size in all the world."           Marco Polo                                                                      kaputa.com An island country, SRI LANKA has Adam's Peak, Ayurveda, bendy palm trees, elephants, exotic fruits, fragrant spices, golden beaches, national parks, tea plantations, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and so much more.  The gateway to Sri Lanka, Colombo is the largest city with a population of roughly 4 1/2 million. There's a lot to see in Colombo from the Old Dutch Hospital to the Federation of Self Employees Market to the elite neighborhood called Cinnamon Garden...

Ramayana is a great Hindu epic that takes place in what is now known as Sri Lanka. Ramayana consists of 24,000 verses in seven books. The story is about Rama and his wife Sita the ideal couple who live a happy life in the forest until Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana. Sita is held captive on Ravana's island and Ravana is eager to marry Sita. Rama is determined to find Sita so he seeks the help of mighty general monkey Hanuman and his monkey team. Traveling across the sea Rama and Hanuman reach Ravana's island  where there is a fierce battle; Rama and Hanuman successfully kill the demon Ravana and Sita is freed and reunited with Rama.                                                                                                ...

The animals of Madagascar mesmerize humans beings because many of them simply cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. Here's a list of some of the living species that make Madagascar home: Aye-Aye, Bamboo-Lemur, Comet Moths, Dwarf Lemur, Red-Ruffed Lemur, Flat Tailed Geckos, Flying Fox, Fossa, Tomato Frog, Panther Chameleons, and Pochards just to name a few.                                         Aye-Aye (Courtesy of animal danger.com)                                         Flying Fox (Courtesy of art.com)                                       Tomato Frog (Courtesy of Tumblr) The animals of Madagascar aren't the only spectacular thing to witness. Eve...